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enApple TV Beta Changes Icons, Font to Complement iOS 7http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_tv_beta_changes_icons_font_complement_ios_7
<!--paging_filter--><p>This morning Apple refreshed its betas for iOS and Mac OS X, adding a number of new, comparatively minor tweaks as iOS 8 and Yosemite both nudge ever closer to their official launches. But nestled among these tweaks is perhaps Apple's biggest surprise of all — it's updated the aging Apple TV interface to better resemble iOS 7.</p><p><img src="/files/u334114/2014/08/appletvupdated.jpg" width="620" height="354" /></p><p><strong>Image Via <a href="http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/new-apple-tv-beta-changes-icons-fonts-to-ios-7-style/" target="_blank">iLounge</a></strong></p><p>Granted, this isn't the sweeping overhaul of the user interface that some users have been waiting for. There's still a massive cascade of gridded channels to sort through, for instance, and little has been done to make navigating the pile a little less painful.</p><p><img src="/files/u334114/2014/08/appletv.jpg" width="620" height="425" /></p><p><strong>Image via <a href="https://twitter.com/DannyPhantom36/status/496348092372115456/photo/1" target="_blank">Daniel Perez</a></strong></p><p>But at least it's a step in the right direction, right? The ghost of iOS 6 lives on in the use of reflections for the items at the top, but on the whole the new icons and interface sport the "flat" look that Apple design chief Jony Ive championed with the introduction of iOS 7. The new look's especially noticeable with Apple's own apps, such as Movies, TV Shows, Music, and Computers. The appearance of iOS 7's slim Helvetica Neue font rounds off the changes.</p><p>The other features introduced in previous developer betas remain, such as support for Family Sharing and displaying iCloud photos. These and other changes are expected to make their way to the general public alongside the release of iOS 8 sometime this fall.</p><p><em>Follow this article's writer, <a href="https://twitter.com/LeifJohnson" target="_blank">Leif Johnson</a>, on Twitter.</em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_tv_beta_changes_icons_font_complement_ios_7#commentsNewsApple TVbetasHelveticaiOS 7iOS 8Jony IveUIUser InterfaceMon, 04 Aug 2014 23:00:00 +0000Leif Johnson20423 at http://www.maclife.comWeekend Recap: 1Password 4.1 for Mac, eBay + comiXology, Feedly Beta Planshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/weekend_recap_1password_41_mac_ebay_comixology_feedly_beta_plans
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/1p4_mac_4.1_update_existing_login_620px.png" alt="1Password 4.1" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>The death of former South African President Nelson Mandela reverberated around the globe over the weekend and right onto the front page of Apple's website. That tribute to the man's legacy -- along with many others across the internet -- is still live at this writing, but the 95-year-old certainly won't be forgotten anytime soon. Here's a look at what else made news over the weekend...</p><h3>1Password 4.1 for Mac Now Available, Big Update in Little Package</h3><p><a href="http://blog.agilebits.com/2013/12/06/1password-4-1-for-mac-the-little-big-update/" target="_blank">Agile Bits announced Friday</a> the release of 1Password 4.1 for Mac, which the company bills as their "Little Big Update." Long-requested new features include a new Login process offering the choice to either save as new or update existing data complete with tags, even picking between multiple logins for the same site. Search has also improved along with a new Top Item List Layout view, and 1Password now allows individual items to be printed via the Share menu. The update is now available for web customers and currently awaiting approval on the Mac App Store.</p><h3>eBay Teams with comiXology for Digital Comics Store</h3><p>Online marketplace eBay has quietly launched <a href="http://www.ebay.com/bit/comics/" target="_blank">eBay Digital Comics</a>, a new service that allows shoppers to browse from a huge selection of digital comic books by character, publisher or genre, purchase and read on any device. <a href="http://www.ebay.com/bit/comics/about" target="_blank">The service is powered by comiXology</a> and requires a separate account with that provider, as well as their app on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire or Windows 8 to actually read purchased books. With more than 40,000 comics from publishers big and small, the partnership is probably more beneficial to comiXology than eBay at this point, but it's one more way to shop from any web browser.</p><h3>Nexus-Branded Set-Top Box Could Replace Google TV</h3><p>Goodbye, Google TV? <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/06/google-rumored-to-launch-its-own-tv-set-top-box-under-the-nexus/" target="_blank">Engadget reported Saturday</a> that Google may be poised to rebrand its television with a new "Nexus-branded set-top box" rumored to be coming in the first half of next year. According to The Information, the current awkwardly named "Android with Google Services for TV" may be simplified into the Nexus brand, which has enjoyed newfound success with tablets and smartphones over the last year or so. But we can't help but think that Google's TV efforts are still all over the place, given that the $35 Chromecast dongle bears a completely different name than either Google TV or Nexus...</p><h3>Feedly Announces New Beta Channel, Community</h3><p>Google Reader replacement Feedly certainly has a big year, and the service shows no signs of stopping. On Sunday, <a href="http://blog.feedly.com/2013/12/08/announcing-the-feedly-beta-channel/" target="_blank">the company announced</a> two new beta initiatives which will let adventurous users help participate in new features before they roll out to the masses. The first fruits of that labor can be found on the new <a href="http://feedly.com/beta" target="_blank">Feedly Beta Channel</a>, an update to the web-based version of the service rolling out later this week. Users can also join the new <a href="https://plus.google.com/communities/113648582731838175643" target="_blank">Feedly Beta Community on Google+</a> to get the latest news and information. Feedly also teases that if the beta efforts are a success, the same approach will be used on iOS and Android in the future.</p><h3>T-Mobile US Introduces $35 Unlimited Talk &amp; Text Only Plan</h3><p>Love to talk and text but have no need for a data plan on your phone? <a href="http://www.tmonews.com/2013/12/new-35-unlimited-talk-and-text-prepaid-plan-coming-on-december-8th/" target="_blank">TmoNews reported Friday</a> that T-Mobile US is launching a new pay in advance $35 Unlimited Talk and Text plan for non-data customers, which the carrier began offering over the weekend. "We wanted to provide an additional service option for customers who don’t have a need for data," a spokesperson for T-Mobile confirmed. "This Sunday, Dec. 8, T-Mobile will begin offering a limited-time $35 Unlimited Talk &amp; Text monthly Pay-in-Advance option in all its sales channels. This is designed for those customers who want unlimited minutes and texting on T-Mobile’s nationwide network, but are looking to spend less."<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/weekend_recap_1password_41_mac_ebay_comixology_feedly_beta_plans#commentsNews1Password1password 4 for macbetascomixologyebayFeedlyGoogleGoogle TVNexusT-Mobile USweekend recapiPhoneMacMon, 09 Dec 2013 13:40:41 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18815 at http://www.maclife.comAllCast App Beta Provides AirPlay Streaming for Android Deviceshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/allcast_app_beta_provides_airplay_streaming_android_devices
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/allcast_apple_tv_streaming_620px.png" alt="AllCast to Apple TV" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>There's no doubt that AirPlay is the best way to stream content from mobile devices to an Apple TV-connected television — that is, unless you happen to use an Android device. At least until now.<br /><a href="http://www.cultofandroid.com/46445/allcast-for-android-streams-your-content-to-pretty-much-anything-except-chromecast/" target="_blank"><br />Cult of Android reported Monday</a> that the latest update to third-party Android app AllCast is now capable of streaming to nearly everything — including the Apple TV, thanks to its newfound ability to tap into AirPlay.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the AllCast update isn't quite available on Google Play yet — it's a beta version, but judging from a demo video of the app in action, it appears to be working quite well. In addition to AirPlay support for the Apple TV, AllCast will also stream to Roku boxes, Samsung Smart TVs and Xbox.<br /><br />Ironically, there's one device AllCast doesn't yet support: Google Chromecast, which is about the cheapest and easiest way Android users can typically push their content to an HDTV.<br /><br />However, the developers claim Chromecast support will be added once Google releases an official version of the necessary SDK, at which point AllCast could become the one app to stream them all — on Android, anyway.<br /><br />Although the Apple TV-friendly AllCast is currently in beta, it can be downloaded via Google Play, but you'll need to join the ClockworkMod beta testers group in order to actually put it through its paces.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/allcast_app_beta_provides_airplay_streaming_android_devices#commentsNewsairplayAllCastandroidApple TVbetasChromecastDevelopersGoogleGoogle Playmedia streamingSDKstreamingMon, 02 Dec 2013 14:40:22 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18757 at http://www.maclife.comThe Week's 10 Hottest Apple News Stories, August 2http://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/weeks_10_hottest_apple_news_stories_august_2
<!--paging_filter--><p>We got rumors and we got betas this week as Apple news moves into the summer's concluding month before the fall rumor season really heats up. Blackberry tries to stay relevant, some new games hit the consoles, and it feels like Apple TV is getting some of its due. More just like that inside.&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/weeks_10_hottest_apple_news_stories_august_2#commentsGalleryNewsAfterLightappleApple TVbetasblackberryBlackBerry Messengerios gamesiOS in the CariPad MiniiPhone 5Cmacbook airnetflixretina displaysales taxSamsungtax breakTop StorieswildernessSat, 03 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000J Keirn-Swanson17691 at http://www.maclife.comOvernight Recap: Opera 12.10 Beta, Camera Raw Update, SuperSync 5http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_opera_1210_beta_camera_raw_update_supersync_5
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/opera_beta_200px.png" alt="Opera beta" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Welcome back to another "app-tacular" Wednesday edition of the overnight recap, which finds a host of your favorite Mac and iOS apps getting updates big and small. Need a faster browser to read MacLife.com? Opera has a new Retina-friendly beta just for you. Troubled by iTunes Match? SuperSync 5 might be able to cure what ails you. It's all right here in one convenient place, so read on!</p><h3>Opera 12.10 Beta Adds Retina Display Support, More Speed</h3><p>If Safari, Chrome and Firefox aren't cutting it, you've probably wandered into the loving arms of Opera by now. If that's the case, <a href="http://www.opera.com/browser/next/" target="_blank">the company has a new Opera 12.10 beta available this week</a> which promises to offer "a big boost of speed and better compatibility across websites," while also adding support for the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Of course, no beta release would be complete without OS X Mountain Lion support, and Opera 12.10 has it, including that big cat's built-in share functionality as well as pushing notifications from the browser to Notification Center. It's all available on the Opera website, but be forewarned: This is a test version, so you may experience some bugs. The update is available in both 32- and 64-bit versions, so be sure to download the correct one.</p><h3>Adobe Releases Camera Raw 7.2 Update</h3><p>If you have any Adobe products installed on your Mac, you may be seeing a familiar icon on your menu bar this morning. <a href="http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2012/10/camera-raw-7-2now-available.html" target="_blank">As noted on the company's Lightroom Journal</a>, a new update to Camera Raw 7.2 is now available as a final release for users of the company's photographic products, which includes Lightroom as well as Photoshop CS6 and even Adobe Photoshop Elements 11. The update brings additional Camera Raw support for 22 new cameras, lens profile support and also squashes bugs introduced with the previous version. A separate DNG Converter 7.2 update is also available for customers of previous versions of Photoshop.</p><h3>IM+, YouMail Roll Out iPhone 5-Compatible Updates</h3><p>Developers have responded quickly to the new screen size of the iPhone 5 with iOS 6-compatible updates that have been coming fast and furious since last month's announcement. This week, SHAPE released version 7.3 updates to the free <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/im+/id285688934?mt=8" target="_blank">IM+</a> and paid <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/im+-pro/id296246130?mt=8" target="_blank">IM+ Pro</a> instant messaging apps for just that purpose, which also add a message queue for times when the network is not available. Meanwhile, call management app <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youmail-visual-voicemail/id308331524" target="_blank">YouMail</a> has also been updated for the iPhone 5, adding in-app, numberless messaging to any of the company's three million registered users across iOS, Android and BlackBerry without even dialing a number.</p><h3>SuperSync 5 Adds iTunes Match Support</h3><p><a href="http://supersync.com/index.php" target="_blank">SuperSync has announced the availability of its fifth version in as many years</a>, and the company appears focused on not letting Apple's iTunes Match service make its product obsolete. Like iTunes Match, SuperSync aims to keep iTunes in sync between Mac and PC computers as well as iPhones, iPods and iPads. Unlike Cupertino's all-or-nothing approach, SuperSync 5 promises to let users decide how to upgrade their tracks to the highest bit rate possible, remove iCloud duplicates and even get more matches. Playlists can also be synchronized even faster with only a click. Current owners can nab the upgrade for free, while pricing for new users starts as only $22.95 for a two-pack license, with five- and 10-pack licenses also available.</p><h3>1982 Arcade Classic Zaxxon Being Reworked for iOS, Android</h3><p>We love retro games here at MacLife.com, which is why we get excited about tidbits like this one. <a href="http://toucharcade.com/2012/10/02/classic-arcade-shooter-zaxxon-getting-remade-for-mobile-devices/" target="_blank">TouchArcade is reporting</a> that Sega has let slip a preview of a Zaxxon reboot for mobile devices. Zaxxon, you may recall, was Sega's 1982 arcade shooter that required plenty of skill to fly and dodge at the same time you were shooting. Sega appears to be confused about what to call the rebooted game, which it refers to as both Zaxxon Escape and Escape from Zaxxon. Either way, the initial preview ominously appears to deviate from the original version -- a mistake we hope the company will correct before this thing gets shipped.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_opera_1210_beta_camera_raw_update_supersync_5#commentsNewsAdobebetascamera rawIM Plus ProOperaovernight recapSegaSoftware UpdatesSuperSyncyoumailZaxxoniPhoneMacWed, 03 Oct 2012 12:29:59 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15220 at http://www.maclife.comApple: iOS YouTube License Over, Google to Offer Its Own App with iOS 6http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_ios_youtube_license_over_google_offer_its_own_app_ios_6
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/youtube_app_on_iphone_200px.png" alt="YouTube app on iPhone" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Seems as if the honeymoon between Apple and Google is truly over with iOS 6, as developers have discovered the YouTube app is now gone from the beta release updated on Monday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/6/3223775/apple-youtube-ios6" target="_blank">The Verge is reporting</a> that the YouTube app has gone missing from the latest iOS 6 Beta 4 release on Monday, and it's definitely not a bug or an accident. Apple has confirmed YouTube's departure as part of the iOS platform, but it sounds like the situation may be remedied by the time the sixth version of the mobile OS hits devices this fall.<br /><br />"Our license to include the YouTube app in iOS has ended, customers can use YouTube in the Safari browser and Google is working on a new YouTube app to be on the App Store," explains Apple in a brief statement to The Verge.<br /><br />YouTube has been a fixture of the iOS platform since the original iPhone launched in 2007, where it was added to the lineup shortly prior to the handset going on sale.<br /><br />It's unclear if Apple ditching the YouTube app is yet another spear thrown in the direction of Mountain View. The company has already made it clear that Google Maps will no longer be welcome in the built-in Maps app, and despite the YouTube license ending, it certainly seems that Apple could have renewed that agreement should they chose to do so.<br /><br />We'll have to wait until iOS 6 officially rolls out to see how this shakes out -- and to see if YouTube will continue to exist on the Apple TV as well.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_ios_youtube_license_over_google_offer_its_own_app_ios_6#commentsNewsApp StoreApple Inc.Apple TVbetasdeveloper betaGooglegoogle mapsiOS 6licenseYouTubeiPadiPhoneiPodMon, 06 Aug 2012 19:02:16 +0000J.R. Bookwalter14728 at http://www.maclife.comDropbox Promises Simple, Fast Sharing with New “Get Link” Optionhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/dropbox_promises_simple_fast_sharing_new_%E2%80%9Cget_link%E2%80%9D_option
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/dropbox_link_sharing_200px.png" alt="Dropbox link sharing" width="199" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Users love Dropbox and with good reason: It keeps our stuff conveniently available in the cloud whenever we need it. There’s just one problem: Creating links to share these files with others has never been exactly easy -- until today.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/links/features?source=modal" target="_blank">Dropbox has introduced a new way to share your files with others</a> and it’s so simple, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. The service now offers a simple “get link” button across all of its clients -- web, desktop and mobile. Select a file or folder, choose “get link” and paste the URL wherever you want for sharing.<br /><br />“Now you can make links to files or folders in your Dropbox,” the company exclaims. “Quickly share your photos, docs and videos with friends and colleagues -- even if they don’t have Dropbox!”<br /><br />Link sharing tackles even large file, and an entire folder can be included so there’s no need to create ZIP files. “Since your stuff is already in Dropbox, you can share it in a snap -- no setup required,” the website touts.<br /><br />“Anyone with the link gets access to a snazzy page where they can view (but not edit) your stuff,” <a href="http://blog.dropbox.com/" target="_blank">The Dropbox Blog explains</a>. “Our gallery pages give your photos, videos, and even docs the gorgeous, full-browser view they deserve. This means that people who follow your link can see pictures, look at presentations, and watch home videos without having to download and open them separately.<br /><br />“But just in case a friend wants to save that picture or PDF for later, they can choose to either download it or save it straight to their Dropbox,” the blog adds.<br /><br />If the “get link” option sounds familiar, you’re probably a Dropbox beta user, as the company has been refining the new feature since last year. It’s now ready to roll out to everyone, so get linking today!<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/dropbox_promises_simple_fast_sharing_new_%E2%80%9Cget_link%E2%80%9D_option#commentsNewsandroidbetasdesktopDropboxFile Sharingget linkiOS appslinksnew featuresOptionsURLwebsiteiPadiPhoneiPodMacMon, 23 Apr 2012 13:25:54 +0000J.R. Bookwalter13891 at http://www.maclife.comAdobe Releases Lightroom 4, Slashes Pricehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/adobe_releases_lightroom_4_slashes_price
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/adobe_lightroom_4_200px.png" alt="Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Photographers, start your engines! Adobe has pushed Lightroom 4 out of beta and the software with more than 800 tweaks is now available for one and all to purchase -- and at a reduced price to boot.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.adobe.com/photoshopdotcom/2012/03/lightroom-4-now-available.html" target="_blank">The Photoshop.com Blog has announced</a> the availability of <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html" target="_blank">Photoshop Lightroom 4</a>, fresh out of an extended public beta, feature complete and final. Thanks to the Adobe community who participated in the public beta, the company was able to make more than 800 tweaks prior to the official release, and even slashed the price as well.<br /><br />“Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 software provides a comprehensive set of digital photography tools, from powerfully simple one-click adjustments to cutting-edge advanced controls,” the company’s website explains. “Create images that inspire, inform, and delight.”<br /><br /><a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom/features._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_featuredisplaytypes_sl_new.html" target="_blank">Among the new features in Adobe Lightroom 4</a> are highlight and shadow recovery, photo book creation, location-based organization, white balance brush, additional editing brushes, extended video support, video publishing, soft proofing, enhanced online sharing integration, emailing from Lightroom and import of other libraries from competing applications.<br /><br />Best of all, these great features arrive with less burden on your wallet: Adobe Lightroom 4 is only $149 for the full version and $79 for upgrade versions. A 30-day trial version is also available. Lightroom 4 retail boxed copies purchased from Adobe.com will receive free shipping through the end of March, but download delivery is also available for those less patient.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/adobe_releases_lightroom_4_slashes_price#commentsNewsAdobebetasCommunityimage editingLightroomLightroom 4new versionPhotographyPhotoshopupgradesMacTue, 06 Mar 2012 14:06:29 +0000J.R. Bookwalter13457 at http://www.maclife.comApple Seeds OS X 10.7.2 Build 11C62 To Developers with Full Release Noteshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_seeds_os_x_1072_build_11c62_developers_full_release_notes
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/os_x_lion_build_11c62_notes_200px.png" alt="OS X Lion 10.7.2 Build 11C62 notes" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />It’s Friday, September 23 and that means the fall season has officially arrived on the calendar -- and with it will soon come iOS 5, iCloud, iTunes Match and another update to OS X Lion to help tie it all together on the Mac side. As proof that it’s getting closer, Apple pushed out a new OS X 10.7.2 build to developers on Thursday with what appears to be final release notes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/22/os-x-10-7-2-build-11c62-seeded-to-developers/" target="_blank">MacRumors is reporting</a> that a new beta seed of OS X Lion 10.7.2 has been pushed out to developers on Thursday afternoon, a mere six days after the previous one. The recent updates now incorporate iCloud into the operating system after requiring a separate download for the previous beta versions.<br /><br />The new 10.7.2 Build 11C62 lists no known issues, asking developers to focus on a number of key areas which include AddressBook, GraphicsDrivers, iCal, iChat, iCloud, Mac App Store, Mail, MobileMe, Safari, Spotlight, and Time Machine. The software update is expected to arrive as a free update for existing Lion users, likely alongside iOS 5, iCloud and iTunes Match which could be introduced any day now.<br /><br />Curiously, the new build includes what appear to be final release notes, even though it’s not specifically marked as a gold master. The full text of those notes are as follows:<br /><br /><em>The 10.7.2 update is recommended for all OS X Lion users and includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac. It also includes support for iCloud, a breakthrough set of free cloud services that automatically and wirelessly store your content on iCloud and push it to all of your devices. iCloud on OS X Lion includes the following features: <br /><br />• iCloud stores your email, calendars, contacts, Safari bookmarks, and Safari Reading List and automatically pushes them to all your devices. <br />• Back to My Mac provides remote access to your Mac from another Mac anywhere on the Internet. <br />• Find My Mac helps find a missing Mac by locating it on a map and allows you to remotely lock the Mac or wipe all its data. <br /><br />Getting started with iCloud is easy. After installing the update, OS X will automatically present an iCloud setup panel. Simply enter an existing Apple ID or create a new one and then follow the on screen instructions. To learn more about iCloud visit http://www.apple.com/icloud. <br /><br />The 10.7.2 update also includes Safari 5.1.1 as well as fixes that: <br /><br />• Allow reordering of desktop spaces and full screen apps in Mission Control. <br />• Enable dragging files between desktop spaces and full screen apps. <br />• Address an issue that causes the menu bar to not appear in full screen apps. <br />• Improve the compatibility of Google contact syncing in Address Book. <br />• Address an issue that causes Keynote to become temporarily unresponsive. <br />• Improve VoiceOver compatibility with Launchpad. <br />• Address an issue that causes a delay in accessing the network after waking from sleep. <br />• Enable booting in to Lion Recovery from a locally attached Time Machine backup drive. <br />• Resolve an issue that causes screen zoom to stop working. <br />• Improve Active Directory integration. <br /><br />For detailed information about Safari 5.1.1, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4922. <br /><br />For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4767. <br />For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.</em><br /><br />Before you go copying and pasting the above links in search of further details, MacRumors notes that the URLs are not yet active -- so hang tight and wait for Apple to make it all official, won’t you?<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a><br /><br />(Image courtesy of MacRumors)</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_seeds_os_x_1072_build_11c62_developers_full_release_notes#commentsNews10.7.2betasdeveloper betaiCloudiOS 5Mac OS X LionOctoberOS X Lionrelease notesseedMacFri, 23 Sep 2011 12:15:12 +0000J.R. Bookwalter12462 at http://www.maclife.comApple Reopens iTunes Match, Releases New OS X 10.7.2 Build For Developershttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_reopens_itunes_match_releases_new_os_x_1072_build_developers
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/itunes_match_beta_now_available_200px.jpg" alt="iTunes Match beta now available" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />The engineers at Apple were working overtime this weekend tuning up their beta versions for developers, with iTunes Match once again opening its doors for another round of testing as well as a new seed of OS X Lion 10.7.2 which now incorporates iCloud.<br /><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/" target="_blank"><br />MacRumors is reporting</a> that Apple has kept developers busy over the past weekend as the company continues to fine-tune its forthcoming fall software offerings. Cupertino is gearing up to release iCloud, iOS 5 and an accompanying OS X Lion 10.7.2 update soon which ties everything together, including the $24.99 per year iTunes Match offering which promises to scan and match your iTunes library against 18 million songs in Apple’s store, offering high-quality downloads for one annual fee -- regardless of where your original copy came from.<br /><br />On Saturday, <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/10/apple-reopens-itunes-match-beta-for-u-s-developers/" target="_blank">Apple notified developers that the virtual doors for iTunes Match had swung open yet again</a>, requiring the iTunes 10.5 beta 8 released on Friday. Unfortunately, judging from developer comments on Twitter, the system is still very much a beta, often matching only a fraction of a user’s iTunes library -- which is no doubt why the service is soliciting developers for help in the first place.<br /><br />“iTunes Match beta testing has now been expanded to additional developers in the United States,” reads the email sent to developers on Saturday afternoon. “iTunes Match stores your music library in iCloud and allows you to enjoy your collection from anywhere, any time, on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer.”<br /><br />Meanwhile, on Sunday <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/11/apple-rolls-icloud-beta-into-new-os-x-10-7-2-build-11c55/" target="_blank">Apple pushed out a new OS X Lion 10.7.2 with iCloud beta build 11C55 to developers</a>. The new seed is mostly notable for its inclusion of iCloud, which has previously been a separate download and install after developers updated to OS X 10.7.2. According to MacRumors, there are “no&nbsp; known issues with the latest build,” although Apple has requested developers to focus on a few key areas including Address Book, iCal, iChat, iCloud, Mail and more.<br /><br />Apple will certainly have their hands full this fall updating all of the various components that tie into the new iOS 5 release, including iTunes 10.5, iWork for iOS and Mac, iCloud, iPhoto 9.2 (for Photo Stream) and OS X Lion 10.7.2.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_reopens_itunes_match_releases_new_os_x_1072_build_developers#commentsNews10.7.2Apple Inc.betasdeveloper betaiCloudicloud betaiTunes MatchOS X Lionscan and matchseedMacMon, 12 Sep 2011 12:41:10 +0000J.R. Bookwalter12331 at http://www.maclife.comDevelopers, iOS 4.3 Beta 3 is Now Cleared for Takeoffhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/developers_ios_43_beta_3_now_cleared_takeoff
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ios_sdk_icon_200px.jpg" alt="iOS SDK" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Apple may be taking a few lumps today over this e-book in-app purchasing scandal, but that’s not stopping them from moving forward with a third beta of the forthcoming iOS 4.3 this fine Tuesday afternoon.<br /><br />Apple has announced that <a href="https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/whatsnew/ios_4.3/index.php" target="_blank">developers can immediately download</a> and being playing with -- er, make that work with -- iOS 4.3 beta 3, which includes not only the SDK itself but also firmware updates for the second-generation Apple TV, iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS and third and fourth-generation iPod touch.<br /><br />“iOS 4.3 beta 3 and iOS 4.3 SDK beta 3 are now available from the iOS Dev Center,” Apple’s e-mail to developers on Tuesday reads. “Only install iOS 4.3 beta on devices dedicated to testing apps built with iOS SDK 4.3 beta. Continue to use iOS SDK 4.2 to build and compile apps you plan to submit to the App Store.”<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2011/02/01/apple-seeds-ios-4-3-beta-3-to-developers/" target="_blank">According to MacRumors</a>, one handy feature of the iOS 4.3 beta is the ability to cancel an app download in progress or even delete it before it’s completely installed -- which will come in quite handy for large app installs that users have second thoughts about.<br /><br />“The feature is quite simple to use,” <a href="http://appadvice.com/appnn/2011/02/ios-43-finally-bringing-ability-cancel-app-downloads-progress/" target="_blank">claims App Advice</a>, who first brought the feature to the attention of users. “All you have to do is enter the icon arrangement mode (‘Wiggle mode’) as you normally do to delete an app. This time however, you'll notice the ‘x’ appear over the currently downloading app as well. Just hit it, confirm, and iOS will proceed to interrupt the download and delete the app.”<br /><br />There hasn’t been word regarding any other goodies tucked away inside iOS 4.3, but Apple appears to be racing ahead with development and we’ll keep you updated on any breaking developments.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/developers_ios_43_beta_3_now_cleared_takeoff#commentsNewsApple Inc.betasDevelopersiOS 4.3iOS developersiPhone SDKSDK Beta 3iPadiPhoneiPodTue, 01 Feb 2011 21:10:46 +0000J.R. Bookwalter9780 at http://www.maclife.comTestFlight Helps Developers Polish Their iOS Appshttp://www.maclife.com/article/ipad/testflight_helps_developers_polish_their_ios_apps
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u286882/testflight200.jpg" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />One of the most frustrating hurdles in the iOS development process is beta testing. Given that in most cases, an App can't make its way on to multiple iOS devices without first being accepted into the iTunes App Store, providing test copies of a new mobile application can be an exercise in frustration. Given this restriction, a lot of iOS apps reach consumers unpolished and in dire need of some tinker-work. Fortunately all of this may be a thing of the past, as the folks from a new service called TestFlight have stepped forward to make getting the kinks out of new iOS software a little less painful.</p><p>By turning to TestFlight, developers have the opportunity to see their applications receive a good going over before they are submitted to iTunes. TestFlight does this by allowing developers to submit their application's IPA to their servers, build a list of individuals to test the application out on their iOS devices, and then return feedback to the developer based on the user experience enjoyed by the testers.</p><p>For developers interested in taking TestFlight for an, um, test flight, their website can be found <a href="http://testflightapp.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Follow this article's author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SeamusBellamy" target="_blank">Seamus Bellamy on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em><br /></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/ipad/testflight_helps_developers_polish_their_ios_apps#commentsNewsApp developementbetasIPAiTunes app storeTestFlightiPadiPhoneiPodMon, 24 Jan 2011 20:29:46 +0000Seamus Bellamy9685 at http://www.maclife.comApple Releases iOS 4.3 Second Beta (Updated)http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_releases_ios_43_second_beta_updated
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220907/ioslogo_thumb.png" alt="ios" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Remember that possible intriguing feature of iOS 4.3 that included multitouch gestures?&nbsp; Well, according to the second beta of iOS 4.3 that was released today, Apple clarified that it was just for developers to give it a test drive, and would not be a part of the initial public release.&nbsp; Rats.<br /><br />In addition to the second external beta of the upcoming iOS 4.3, a new pre-release copy of Apple TV software, with a design in mind to support iOS' AirPlay feature for third-party programmers was also released.<br /><br />The new beta has build number 9F5135d and will be available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.&nbsp; What exactly will ultimately make it into the final cut is anyone's guess.<br /><br />In the first beta, we saw a personal hotspot control panel, new multitouch gestures for the iPad and updated SMS alert settings.&nbsp; There were also hints of a possible "Find My Friends" social networking feature.<br /><br />According to <a href="http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/19/apple_issues_second_beta_of_ios_4_3_says_gestures_just_a_preview.html">AppleInsider</a> though, the multi-touch gestures that first saw their appearance on the first beta, won't be ready for the final release, says a note to developers that came with the release to developers.<br /><br />"This feature will not be enabled in iOS 4.3 for customers," read the documentation, "but we are providing this preview to gather input on how these gestures work with your apps."</p><p><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2011/01/19/apple-working-on-photo-streaming-and-other-social-features-in-ios/">MacRumors</a> also discovered Apple could very well be en route to placing more social features within iOS.&nbsp; In the second beta, <a href="http://www.9to5mac.com/47420/apple-to-fight-facebook-with-ios-5">9to5 Mac</a> noticed that there are references that point to two new services called "Media Stream" and "Photo Streaming".<br /><br />With Photo Stream, you will also be allowed to invite other users to view your pictures as you take them and upload them to a service.&nbsp; This service looks like it is connected to MobileMe, and we speculate that Media Stream can be directly connected to Find My Friends.&nbsp; We think Find My Friends will be another aspect of Apple's social network, a part of a free MobileMe, where you can choose to view your friends' Photo Streams all on that same map.<br /><br />With that, what do you think of the potential new features, readers?&nbsp; Good?&nbsp; Bad?&nbsp; Feel free to leave your comments below!<br /><br /><em>Follow this article's author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mtilmann">Matthew Tilmann on Twitter</a></em><br /><em><br />(Image courtesy of addictivetips.com)</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_releases_ios_43_second_beta_updated#commentsNewsbetabetasiOSiOS 4.3multi-touchThu, 20 Jan 2011 02:46:40 +0000Matthew Tilmann9630 at http://www.maclife.comEvernote Adds Notebook Sharing & Stacks in New Betahttp://www.maclife.com/article/mac/evernote_adds_notebook_sharing_stacks_new_beta
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u286882/evernotebeta.jpg" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" /><a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/news/evernote_announces_new_extension_more_app_integration" target="_self">Evernote</a>, in both its free and premium formats, has been a favourite productivity application among many Mac users since its debut. At its core, the application is an robust organizational dynamo, enabling users to keep their lists, notes, web clippings and so much more organized, synced and accessible across a wide variety of operating systems and hardware. With the release of <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/six_cool_things_you_can_do_evernote_trunk" target="_self">Evernote</a>'s most recent Mac beta, it appears as though the software's development team will be maintaining their reputation for organizational excellence, while at the same time, implementing a pair of interesting new features to expand the application's already expansive functionality.</p><p>With the release of Evernote's latest <a href="http://blog.evernote.com/2010/12/01/evernote-beta-for-mac-gets-sharing-and-notebook-stacks/" target="_blank">Mac beta</a>, users have been given access to two intriguing new features: Notebook Sharing and Notebook Stacks. After taking the morning to play with both new features, we have to admit that we're pretty excited with what we've seen. Notebook Sharing, as the name would suggest, allows an Evernote user to easily share the contents of a given Evernote notebook with the public, a group of users or an individual. The shared notebook is accessible via any internet browser, and can be password protected should the notebook's owner decide to do so. The second new feature unveiled in the beta--Notebook Stacks--is the application's latest method for visually organizing the contents of your Evernote account. The Notebook Stacks feature allows Evernote users to create their own categories to contain any number of individual notebooks under. For users who utilize Evernote to note and keep track of everything in their digital life, Notebook Stacks will no doubt be a Godsend.&nbsp;</p><p>While the features seen in the beta are a great start, we think that with a few tweaks the final product could be even better. It's great that sharing our notebooks has been made so easy, but what about making it possible for users to interacted with the shared content. By adding the ability to edit notebooks from anywhere through a wide range of devices and interfaces, Evernote could give cloud-based suites like <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_build_chat_room_cheap_google_docs" target="_self">Google Docs</a> a real run for their money. It'd also be great to be able to arrange a Notebook stack to open inside of a second Notebook Stack.&nbsp;What do you say Evernote, hmmm?</p><p>For the time being, the Evernote beta is available for use only with OS X, and can be enabled by turning to the software's Preferences pane's Software Update section and selecting "update to beta versions when available". A word of warning for those eager to try the new beta on for size: In the short amount of time that we've been using it, we've experienced a lot of crashes. If your Evernote library is precious to you, you might want to consider waiting the update's final release.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Follow this article's author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SeamusBellamy" target="_blank">Seamus Bellamy on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/mac/evernote_adds_notebook_sharing_stacks_new_beta#commentsBlogsbetasEvernoteproductivitySharingSoftware UpdatesiPadiPhoneiPodMacWed, 01 Dec 2010 22:21:50 +0000Seamus Bellamy9096 at http://www.maclife.comAdobe Releases 64-bit Flash Betahttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/adobe_releases_64bit_flash_beta
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u286882/theotherflash380.jpg" width="380" height="478" /></p><p><em>image &amp; character via DC Comics</em></p><p>What a mad treasure trove of riches Adobe's corporate blog has been of late! In the past few days, they've waxed over their <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/iphone/adobe_back_flashtoiphone_compiler_business" target="_self">return</a> to the iPhone application development arena, announced an <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/news/adobe_releases_html5_pack_illustrator_cs5" target="_self">HTML 5 plug-in</a> for Illustrator and now <em>this</em>: A 64-bit beta version of their love-it-or-hate-it Flash Player! What could be better? According to Adobe the new player, which Adobe has called "Flash Player Square," is available for just about every operating system under the sun, including OS X.</p><p>No doubt you'll recall that <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/lifer_whats_really_behind_apples_war_adobe_flash" target="_self">Flash</a> on the whole is not looked at too favorably by <a href="http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/" target="_blank">some folks</a> at Apple. Much of this comes from the issues Flash has traditionally caused on Macs due to the resource hungry nature of the software. While Adobe's statement laud's the 64-bit version of their software for its usebility, it's worth mentioning that as it is still in beta, Flash Player Square could melt both your computer's processor and your face. In a bit of doubletalk, Adobe themselves have admitted that "...these new versions are fully functional, so all content should be compatible. We’ve found 'Square' to be stable and ready for broad testing, but keep in mind this a sneak peak and not everything will be fully baked."</p><p>That's fancy corporate language for "we think it should work for you, but we could be wrong." Feeling adventurous? You can download your own copy of the Flash Player Square beta <a href="http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashplayer10/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/adobe_releases_64bit_flash_beta#commentsNewsAdobebetasFlashMacThu, 16 Sep 2010 18:19:56 +0000Seamus Bellamy8262 at http://www.maclife.com